Bjarne Reuter is a distinguished Danish author whose works often draw inspiration from the Copenhagen setting where he grew up, a place that frequently serves as the backdrop for his stories. His prolific career spans novels for children, young adults, and adults, alongside plays, musicals, and scripts for radio and television. Reuter's distinctive style is marked by its keen psychological insight and its ability to convey complex emotions with both grace and humor. His narratives, many of which have been adapted into successful films and stage productions, resonate with readers globally due to their timeless quality and profound depth.
Elise is lonely. Her mum is far away in Brazil helping to finish the building of a suspension bridge and her dad is busy trying to get by as a musician in the Danish city of Copenhagen where they live. So when Elise asks for a dog to keep her company, her dad finds it hard to refuse. But the dog that Elise ends up with is no ordinary dog. He is second-hand, he looks like an ugly rabbit, he smells of cheese... and he can talk!